How many medical students took calc 2 in college?

[Golfer9393]

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How many medical students take calc 2 in college? Should I take calc 1 even though I had a 5 on the AP test? Thank you

 

[Isoval]

I took it, but I’d probably avoid it if not required for the schools you’re applying to.

 

[ciestar]

I was required to take it per my degree

 

[Golfer9393]

I was required to take it per my degree

If it’s not required for me, is it worth risking my GPA? Also, did you take calc based physics?

 

[Golfer9393]

I took it, but I’d probably avoid it if not required for the schools you’re applying to.

But isn’t calc 2 not required by any med schools?

 

[Isoval]

But isn’t calc 2 not required by any med schools?

A handful of schools require calculus, or at least did last I checked. The number is very small and a vast majority now accept any math or require statistics.

 

[Golfer9393]

A handful of schools require calculus, or at least did last I checked. The number is very small and a vast majority now accept any math or require statistics.

Just wondering, are you in med school?

 

[Golfer9393]

I took it, but I’d probably avoid it if not required for the schools you’re applying to.

Is Calc 2 as hard as what people say? Is it hard to get an A?

 

[FindersFee5]

Is Calc 2 as hard as what people say? Is it hard to get an A?

Calc 2 is pretty easy, it's basically univariable calc with a few wrinkles. If your foundation is strong, it'll be a breeze. If it's not you might struggle.

Take it if you're interested in math or physics. Don't take it because you think medical schools will be impressed by it.

 

[Raney Schauer]

I took it last summer (and it was a 6 week course which is an even more special kind of torture). If it weren't a degree requirement I wouldn't have, believe me.

 

[Raney Schauer]

Is Calc 2 as hard as what people say? Is it hard to get an A?

If you're a natural math person it's fine. Those are the people telling it was easy. If you have no affinity or talent for math, it's rough.

 

[studentdocftw]

Only take it if you have to, or genuinely interested. I had to take up to calc 3 for a biochem degree (attended one of the Techs) and got my only C. Not worth the risk honestly.

 

[MiamiBoyy]

I did a one semester DIY post bacc and decided to take it because I did really bad in calc 1 my first attempt (got a D then an A with my second attempt). I consulted with my advisor and he said it was a good idea and that it might compensate for the bad calc 1 grade if I did well. In hindsight, it was pretty damn risky but it worked out. I would say you should if youre confident in your math skills and somewhat enjoy it. Calc 2 is no harder than calc 1 if you did well in that class you should be fine.

 

[Isoval]

Just wondering, are you in med school?

Yes.

 

[Raney Schauer]

I had to take up to calc 3 for a biochem degree (attended one of the Techs) and got my only C.

That's the math department mafia insinuating themselves into other departments recommended academic plan development. My undergrad institution is in a fight with the dons to get what is basically engineering calculus off the RAP because its chasing people out of life sciences. There's a calc for business course that much better fits the bill (not 4 credits, not soul-crushing for mere mortals), but no one can write a waiver for an alternate and kids are going elsewhere.

 

[Golfer9393]

If you're a natural math person it's fine. Those are the people telling it was easy. If you have no affinity or talent for math, it's rough.

Yes, I have high test scores for math, but I don’t view myself as super good at it. Im not one of those math prodigies. I’m not passionate about it.

 

[Golfer9393]

That's the math department mafia insinuating themselves into other departments recommended academic plan development. My undergrad institution is in a fight with the dons to get what is basically engineering calculus off the RAP because its chasing people out of life sciences. There's a calc for business course that much better fits the bill (not 4 credits, not soul-crushing for mere mortals), but no one can write a waiver for an alternate and kids are going elsewhere.

Did you take calc base physics

 

[Golfer9393]

Does calc 2 open more doors? Also is 19 credits as a freshman too much, including one art class, two labs, one math, and more

 

[IntheClouds4ever]

why would you do that to yourself if its not required for med school admission? Seems way too risky without any payoff, IMO

Calc 2 won't help in med school, it won't open more doors, and literally zero effs are given for undergrad transcript besides your GPA and MCAT. (assuming you have all your prerequisites completed)

 

[Golfer9393]

why would you do that to yourself if its not required for med school admission? Seems way too risky without any payoff, IMO

Calc 2 won't help in med school, it won't open more doors, and literally zero effs are given for undergrad transcript besides your GPA and MCAT. (assuming you have all your prerequisites completed)

Ok Thank you! Like I’m good at math, but I’m just scared I may get an A- or a B as I’m not godly at it and then regret it. Did you take calc based physics? Also, did you minor in something?

 

[IntheClouds4ever]

I don't even remember.. Just sign up for physics and your other prerequisites and stop overthinking it. Literally none of this is going to help/hinder you for med school admission besides your final grade of the class.

No- no need to add more stress and hours to the workload. You're better off getting a job as a scribe, med tech, medical assistant, EMT, or volunteering at your local free clinic for the next (x) number of years rather than having a minor or spending more time studying for a more difficult calc class.

 

[holdthemayo]

Does calc 2 open more doors? Also is 19 credits as a freshman too much, including one art class, two labs, one math, and more

Doors to what? To medical school - No. To Calc 3 - Yes

I would recommend against 19 credits as a freshman. It is more important to get A's in your classes than how many classes you take in a semester, or what those classes are.

 

[JP2740]

If the question is will call 2 knowledge help in med school or being a doctor the answer is no

 

[Golfer9393]

Doors to what? To medical school - No. To Calc 3 - Yes

I would recommend against 19 credits as a freshman. It is more important to get A's in your classes than how many classes you take in a semester, or what those classes are.

Thank you, what I mean by doors is like preparing me for upper classes like calc based physics or other hard classes.

 

[holdthemayo]

Thank you, what I mean by doors is like preparing me for upper classes like calc based physics or other hard classes.

It will help you if you intend to take higher level math or engineering courses, but not really beyond that. Calc 1 should be plenty for Physics 1&2.

 

[Golfer9393]

Any one in med school and took calc2 in undergrad and regretted it?

 

[Golfer9393]

My only isssue is that would taking calc 1 be a waste of time, considering that I took Calc BC in high school? Thanks guys

 

[Golfer9393]

What do you envision choosing for your major?

Biology

 

[Golfer9393]

Biology

What do you envision choosing for your major?

Only calc 1 is needed for my major to graduate. But I don’t know if it is a waste of time taking calc 1 since it’s really easy for me. However, calc 2 is more of a challenge. I hated series and sequences when I took calc BC. I forgot to mention, I got a 4 on the BC exam.

 

[wholeheartedly]

Moving to preallo as user is premed

 

[Raney Schauer]

Did you take calc base physics

No, thankfully, we had the option of either a three by 2-credit calc-based physics option or two by 4-credit algebra-based physics for our track.

 

[el799]

Also highly dependent on professor. Good prof = breeze... I had an aweful prof where I actually stopped going to class cause he just made it worse. Worked my ass off reading the textbook and doing problem on my own/occasionally with a grad tutor. Made it through with the toughest B of my life

 

[Crayola227]

When I applied it seemed like a lot of schools wanted it, that was long ago though. I think if you do OK with Calc 1 Differential than Calc 2 Integral isn't that hard. Plus I needed it for my major.

OTOH, DO NOT take physics with calc if you can help it, unless you need to for you major/backup career.

 

[JustaDO]

Of the 5 threads you started, 4 of them are literally about the same thing.

 

[Crayola227]

JFC

this is one reason why people beyond pre-allo and allo don't want to waste time in here